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TCL 40 X

4.3 NeoScore #4004 of 6247

Launched June 2023

Overview

NeoScore

4.3

#4004 of 6247

Design & display
5.1
Performance & hardware
4.5
Camera
2.4
Connectivity
4.9
Battery & charging
5.4

Strengths

  • It supports 5G and two Nano-SIM cards.
  • The 64 GB of storage is expandable.
  • It has a 3.5 mm audio jack and USB Type-C.

Weak points

  • The 269 ppi display density and 90 Hz refresh rate are lower than those of most phones of its time.
  • Its 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage are less than those of most phones of its time.
  • The 50 MP camera has no optical image stabilization, and the camera ranks among the weakest of its time.
Display
6.56″IPS LCD720 × 1,612 px90 Hz
Design
195 g75.4 mm164.5 mm9 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 700Octa-Core4 GB RAM64 GB
Battery
5,000 mAh18 W
Cameras
50 Mpx2 Mpxselfie 8 Mpx
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 13

Editorial report

TCL 40 X technical sheet

The TCL 40 X suits buyers looking for a 5G phone with expandable storage and a large display, provided they can accept modest sharpness and a camera without optical image stabilization. Its IPS LCD display measures 6.56 inches and has 720 × 1612 px resolution, 269 ppi and a 90 Hz refresh rate. Both its pixel density and refresh rate are lower than those of most phones of its time.

The MediaTek Dimensity 700 comes with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of expandable storage. Its RAM and storage are less than those of most phones launched around the same time; expansion adds room but does not change the installed memory. The 50 MP camera has no optical image stabilization, and the camera ranks among the weakest of its time. Video recording reaches 1080p at 30 fps. The 5,000 mAh battery charges at 18 W, slower than most phones of its time.

Connectivity includes 5G and dual Nano-SIM, along with GPS, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Android 13 is the operating system. With a NeoScore of 4.3 and an overall standing worse than most phones of its time, the TCL 40 X is best suited to buyers who prioritize 5G and expandable storage and are willing to accept its display, camera and charging limitations.

Technical index

NeoScore

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4.3 /10

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Selected variant

40 X

Design & display

5.1

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
7.0
Display Pixel Density 269 ppi
4.1
Display Features Capacitive Touch, 90Hz
0.0
Weight 195 g
6.5
Usable Surface 83.4 %
7.5
Body Thickness 9 mm
6.0

Performance & hardware

4.5

RAM Capacity 4 GB
3.1
Storage Type UFS 2.2
5.0
Processor Process Size 7 nm
6.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 64 GB
3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
4.9
RAM Type DDR4
5.0

Camera

2.4

Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
0.0

Connectivity

4.9

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C
1.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77
9.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
6.0
Navigation Systems GPS
2.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

5.4

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 18 W
3.6
Battery Features Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
0.0

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Design & display
5.1
Performance & hardware
4.51
Camera
2.44
Connectivity
4.9
Battery & charging
5.35
NeoScore rank
#4004 / 6247

TCL

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 700
Processor Process Size
7 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
64 GB
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Expandable Storage
Yes

Design

Body Colors
Black
Body Thickness
9 mm
Body Width
75.4 mm
Body Height
164.5 mm
Weight
195 g
Usable Surface
83.4 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
18 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.56″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,612 px
Display Pixel Density
269 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Display Features
Capacitive Touch, 90Hz
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer

Software

Operating System
Android 13
OS Family
Android
OS Version
13
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
2,770 Mbps
Max. upload speed
1,250 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count
1
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE

Technical

Model numbers
T609M

40 X

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash Type
Dual LED
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
2

Rear macro camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
3

Front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording

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